My Dad’s Favorite Cookie Just Launched a New Holiday Variety at Walmart

There are a few staples that lived in my pantry growing up—otherwise known as my dad’s after-dinner dessert fixations. You’d never find a day when our snack section wasn’t stocked with these three essentials (most likely all purchased in bulk from Costco): Brookside Dark Chocolate Açaí Blueberry, Sanders Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, and Walker’s Shortbread cookies.

My dad has remained a loyal Walker’s fan for as long as I can remember, and for good reason. He loves that they’re perfectly portioned—enough for a satisfying bite without any guilt. Unlike many cookies that lean overly sweet, he says Walker’s strikes just the right balance—plus, in his words, they “conjure up images of quaint villages.” How wholesome is that?

And he isn’t alone. Fans of the iconic Scottish bakery rave that Walker’s makes the best all-butter shortbread cookies you’ll “ever taste.” “They are heaven,” one reviewer shared.

The traditional treat is cherished all times of the year, but come the holidays, it really takes the spotlight. And now, Walker’s is introducing a new iteration that adds an extra-special twist to its usual offerings.

Walker’s New Mini Scottie Dog Shortbread at Walmart 

This season, Walker’s has a special treat for shortbread lovers: a new Mini Scottie Dog Shortbread variety, available at Walmart.

The playful, dog-shaped cookies are an adorable addition to the holiday repertoire, joining a lineup of festive shapes like bells, stars, Santas, and Christmas trees. But if you ask me, these charming little Scottie dogs are bound to become an instant seasonal favorite—especially for devoted shortbread fans like my dad.

Although homemade shortbread has its own special appeal, Walker’s remains the gold standard for commercially made shortbread, and it’s easy to see why. The company has been baking its small-batch shortbread cookies for over 125 years in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, in the village of Aberlour.

Still made with just four simple ingredients—flour, butter, sugar, and salt—the cookies capture the same melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s been perfected over generations. As one reviewer put it: “Been eating this for 30 years. There is nothing like it.”

The new Mini Scottie Dog Shortbread cookies come in a 5-ounce holiday-themed gift box that’s perfect for stuffing stockings or gifting to holiday party hosts. The limited-time treats are available online or in Walmart stores for $4.96.

So, if you have a year-round shortbread connoisseur in your life like I do, this fun and festive holiday variety will make the signature cookie even more special.